ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Mines
Sustainable Mining Enabled By Latest Technology and Amended Rules
Mineral Conservation and Development Rules , 2017 provide rules regarding conservation of minerals, systematic and scientific mining, development of the mineral in the country and for the protection of environment. The Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development  Rules, 2021 on 03.11.2021. The amended Rules prescribe that all plans and sections shall be prepared by combination of Differential Global Positioning System  or Total Station or by the use of drone survey or as may be specified in this regard by Indian Bureau of Mines  in relation to certain or all category of leases.
Lessees having annual excavation plan of 1 million tonne or more in a particular year or leased area of 50 hectare or more shall carry out a drone survey of the leased area and up to 100 metres outside the lease boundary in the month of April or May every year and submit the processed output images obtained from such survey or any other format as may be specified by the IBM in this regard to the Controller General on or before 1st day of July every year.
Other lessees shall submit soft copy of high resolution Georeferenced Ortho-rectified Multispectral satellite images of the leased area and upto 100 metres outside the lease boundary taken in the month of April to June of every year, to the Controller General on or before 1st day of July of the that year in the standard format. These steps will not only improve mine planning practices, security and safety in the mines but also ensure better supervision of mining operations.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Thiru K. Kamaraj on his Jayanti.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"I pay homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj on his Jayanti. A stalwart who devoted his life to India’s development, his emphasis on social empowerment is a guiding force for us all. We reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision towards poverty alleviation and public welfare."
Ministry of Finance
CBDT extends due date for filing of various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2022-23 under the Income-tax Act, 1961
On consideration of difficulties faced by the taxpayers and other stakeholders in filing of various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2022-23 under the Income-tax Act,1961, Central Board of Direct Taxes  has decided to extend the due date for filing of various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 2022-23, which was 30th September, 2022 to 07th October, 2022 in the case of certain category of assessees for whom the due date was 30.09.2022.
CBDT Circular No. 19/2022 in F.No.225/49/2022/ITA-II dated 30.09.2022 issued.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Naval Ship Trikand arrives at Mumbai as part of Samudra Setu II
Mumbai, 10 May 2021
As part of Operation Samudra Setu II, Indian Naval Ship Trikand was deployed to augment shipment of Liquid Medical Oxygen  cryogenic containers from Hamad Port, Qatar to Mumbai. The ship entered Qatar on 5th May 21 and arrived at Mumbai on 10th May 21 with 40 MT Liquid Oxygen.
Unloading of Liquid Medical Oxygen  containers from INS Trikand at Naval dockyard, Mumbai
The consignment carried is part of the French mission “Oxygen Solidarity Bridge” to support India’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic. This was the maiden voyage of transhipping of French Air Liquide containers from Qatar to India. The Indo-French initiative, facilitated by Dr Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India in Qatar, is likely to result in shipping of over 600 MT LMO to India over the next two months.
Captain Harish Bahuguna, Commanding Officer INS Trikand interacting with the Media
The first consignment brought is handed over to the Maharashtra state authorities in the presence of Mr Aaditya Thackeray, Minister for Tourism and Environment, Government of Maharashtra and Ms Sonia Barbry, Cosul General, French Consulate General, Mumbai.DJM/DL/DR
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Ratification of the amended Framework Agreement of the ISA for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of the United Nations
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedthe Ratification of the amended Framework Agreement of the International Solar Agreement  for opening up the ISA membership to all countries that are members of United Nations.
Benefits:
Opening of membership of the ISA to all countries that are members of the United Nations will put solar energy in global agenda with universal appeal for developing and deploying solar energy. Expanding membership will make the ISA inclusive, where to all countries that are members of the United Nations could member. It will further lead to ISA initiative benefitting the world at large.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT FOR JOINT EXERCISE WITH UZBEKISTAN ARMY DEPARTS FOR YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
The 3rd edition of joint training exercise between Indian and Uzbekistan armies, EX-DUSTLIK is being conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan from 22 to 31 March 2022. The Indian contingent which comprises of a platoon strength of Grenadiers Regiment departed for the exercise area on 22 March 2022 to join the Uzbekistan Army contingent represented by troops of the North Western Military District. The last edition of DUSTLIK was conducted in Ranikhet  in March 2021.
The joint exercise would focus on Counter Terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a United Nations Mandate. The training schedule will focus primarily on sharing of tactical level drills and learning of best practices from each other. The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between two armies. The exercise will culminate in a 24 hour long validation exercise which will be a test bed for the soldiers of both armies as they would be undergoing the challenges of simulated operations in such scenarios.
The Grenadiers battalion nominated for the exercise is one of the highly decorated battalions of Indian Army and has the unique distinction of participating in almost all the Pre and Post Independence Operations. The unit has been awarded eight Pre-Independence Battle Honours. Post Independence, it has earned theatre honour ‘RAJASTHAN’ in 1965 war and battle honour ‘JARPAL’ in 1971 war.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES on COVID-19
75% of new confirmed cases found concentrated in 10 States/UTs
For the sixth consecutive day, the number of new confirmed cases has been lower than the new recoveries.
A total of 86,508 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 75% of the new confirmed cases are concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra continues to top this list. It has alone contributed more than 21,000 followed by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka with more than more than 7,000 and 6,000 cases respectively.
1,129 deaths have been registered in the past 24 hours.
10 States/UTs account for 83% of the deaths in the last 24 hours due to COVID.
Maharashtra reported 479 deaths followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab with 87 and 64 deaths, respectively.
India has substantially ramped up its testing infrastructure across the country. As on date, there are 1810 labs including 1082 government and 728 private labs.
11,56,569 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours. The total number of tests has crossed 6.74 cr today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to BhagwanBirsa Munda on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid rich tributes to BhagwanBirsaMunda on his Jayanti. Shri Modi remembered his contribution to give strength to the Freedom Struggle and his fight for the interests of the Adivasi samaj.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said.
“भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी को उनकी जयंती पर आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। वे स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन को तेज धार देने के साथ-साथ आदिवासी समाज के हितों की रक्षा के लिए सदैव संघर्षरत रहे। देश के लिए उनका योगदान हमेशा स्मरणीय रहेगा।“
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF CHHATH PUJA
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has sent her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chhath Puja.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of Chhath Puja, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens living in India and abroad.
Chhath Puja is an occasion when we express our reverence, affection and gratitude towards mother Nature. Offering Arghya to the Sun God, devotees begin their day with a rigorous fast and worship the sun and rivers. The fast culminates in a holy bath in the water bodies and worshiping the nature. This festival is a unique example of mutual harmony between human beings and the nature.
On this year's Chhath Puja, may people's wishes get fulfilled, and everyone stays healthy and happy.Let us take this opportunity to pledge that we will make our water resources and environment pollution-free”.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
“Muslim Women Rights Day” to be observed across the country on 1st August 2021
“Muslim Women Rights Day” will be observed across the country tomorrow 1st August 2021, to celebrate the enactment of the law against Triple Talaq.
Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that the Government enacted the law against Triple Talaq on 1st August, 2019 which has made the social malpractice of Triple Talaq a criminal offense.
Shri Naqvi said that there is a significant decline in Triple Talaq cases after the law came into effect. Muslim women across the country have overwhelmingly welcomed this law.
Different organisations across the country will observe 1st August as “Muslim Women Rights Day”.
Shri Naqvi along with the Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Irani and the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav will attend a programme in New Delhi to observe the “Muslim Women Rights Day” tomorrow.
Shri Naqvi said that the Government has strengthened “self-reliance, self-respect and self-confidence” of the Muslim women of the country and protected their constitutional, fundamental and democratic rights by bringing the law against the Triple Talaq.
Special Service and Features
Department of Fisheries has approved Rs 1,723 crore worth proposals: Dr L Murugan
"Under PMMSY, the Department of Fisheries has approved Rs 1,723 crore worth of proposals for 21 States/UTs in phase-I", Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandary and Dairying Dr L Murugan said in a media interaction at Udupi.
Dr L Murugan is on a two day visit to Mangalore and Udupi in Karnataka. He visited the Ice plant at Baikampady in Mangalore. He participated in the issuing of sanction orders for the beneficiaries under the refrigrated vehicle and insulated vehicle components of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana .
Dr Murugan also visited the master cold storage in Kulai and cage culture units at Tannir Bavi. He interacted with the beneficiaries and owners of motorised boats under PMMSY scheme. Dr Murugan also visited Malpe fishing harbour and interacted with the fishermen at Udupi .
He spoke to the media on the ocassion and explained about the PMMSY scheme and its reach among the people in coastal areas.
He said that, PMMSY scheme primarily focuses on adopting ‘Cluster or Area based approaches’ and creation of Fisheries clusters through backward and forward linkages. He informed that special focus will be given for employment generation activities such as seaweed and ornamental fish cultivation. It emphasises on interventions for quality brood, seed and feed, with special focus on species diversification, critical infrastructure, marketing networks etc
He informed that, as of now, under PMMSY the Department of Fisheries has approved Rs 1,723 crore worth of proposals for 21 States/UTs in phase-I. Priority has been accorded for income generating activities under PMMSY.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 339
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 138 Crore landmark milestone
More than 58 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 138 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 58 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10386405
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9651001
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18384147
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16780002
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
487837470
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
297014205
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
191812414
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
140949090
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
119838636
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
89975479
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
828259072
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
554369777
|
|
Total
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|
1382628849
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 20th December, 2021 
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HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
144
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
4796
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
173
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
7829
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
931538
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3213011
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
209875
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
868952
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
119706
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
450953
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|
1st Dose Administered in Total
|
|
1261436
|
|
2nd Dose Administered in Total
|
|
4545541
|
|
Total
|
|
5806977
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Saudi Arabia on cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Saudi Arabia on cooperation and mutual assistance in Customs Matters.
The Agreement will help in making available, reliable, quick and cost effective information and intelligence for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences and apprehending of Customs offenders.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Minister Shri Bhupendra Yadav releases Book titled ‘Role of Labour in India’s Development’
Union Minister for Labour and Employment & Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav released a book titled ‘Role of Labour in India’s Development’, on 9th March, 2022 at New Delhi. The Book contains 12 articles written by eminent academicians and practitioners on the contribution of labour in India’s development journey.
As a part of the ‘Iconic Week’ of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, celebrating 75th year of India’s Independence, the V V Giri National Labour Institute has published this book.
Ministry of Power
Union Power Minister Shri R. K. Singh congratulates NTPC for signing MoU with UT of Ladakh and LAHDC to set up country’s first Green Hydrogen Mobility Project
Union Cabinet Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy , Shri R.K . Singh congratulated NTPC , Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power for signing a MoU with UT of Ladakh and LAHDC to setup the country’s first Green Hydrogen Mobility project, strengthening PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to ensure a carbon free economy based on renewable sources and green hydrogen.
He said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that Leh is soon to become India 's first city to implement a green hydrogen based mobility project with zero emission.
REL, a 100% subsidiary of NTPC, signed a MoU with Union Territory of Ladakh, today, to set up the country’s first green Hydrogen Mobility project in the region. The signing of the MoU was also marked with the inauguration of NTPC’s first solar installations in Leh in form of solar trees and a solar car port.
The MoU was signed in the august presence of Lt. Governer Shri R.K . Mathur, senior dignitaries of government, NTPC and public representatives. The MoU will enable NTPC to help Ladakh develop a carbon free economy based on renewable sources and green hydrogen. This is also in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of a ‘carbon neutral’ Ladakh. LG mentioned that he would like Ladakh to become a hydrogen state and is happy to partner with NTPC to achieve this long term goal.
NTPC has planned to ply 5 hydrogen buses, to start with, in the region and the company will be setting up a solar plant and a green hydrogen generation unit in Leh towards this end. This will put Leh as the first city in the country to implement a green hydrogen based mobility project. This would be zero emission mobility in true sense.
NTPC has been aggressively pushing for greening its portfolio and green hydrogen project is another step towards achieving low carbon footprint. NTPC has also been promoting usage of green hydrogen based solutions in sectors like mobility, energy, chemical, fertilizer, steel etc.
NTPC has recently revised its target of achieving 60GW renewables capacity by 2032, almost doubling the earlier target. Recently, NTPC has commissioned India’s largest floating solar project of 10MW at Vishakhapatnam.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Petroleum Sector contributed Rs. 595,438 Crore to Exchequer in 2018-19
Prices of petrol and diesel have been made market-determined by the Government with effect from 26.06.2010 and 19.10.2014 respectively. Since then, the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies  take appropriate decision on pricing of petrol and diesel in line with international product prices and other market conditions.
The total contribution to Central and State Exchequer from petroleum sector during the last five years is given as under:-

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Particulars
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|
2014-15
|
|
2015-16
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|
2016-17
|
|
2017-18
|
|
2018-19 
|
|
Contribution to Central Exchequer
|
|
172,065
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|
254,297
|
|
335,175
|
|
345,249
|
|
365,113
|
|
Contribution to State Exchequer
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|
160,554
|
|
160,209
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|
189,770
|
|
209,155
|
|
230,325
|
|
Total Contribution of Petroleum Sector to Exchequer
|
|
332,619
|
|
414,506
|
|
524,945
|
|
554,404
|
|
595,438
The details of profit earned by PSU OMCs from all activities during the last five years are given as under:-

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Companies
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2014-15
|
|
2015-16|
|
2016-17
|
|
2017-18
|
|
2018-19
|
|
IOCL
|
|
5,273
|
|
11,242
|
|
19,106
|
|
21,346
|
|
16,894
|
|
HPCL
|
|
2,733
|
|
3,725
|
|
6,209
|
|
6,357
|
|
6,029
|
|
BPCL
|
|
5,085
|
|
7,056
|
|
8,039
|
|
7,919
|
|
7,132Figures are as per IND AS from financial year 2015-16 onwards
This information was given by the Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
FM holds Pre-Budget Consultation with Economists
The Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman held here today her 6th Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting with the leading Economists in connection with the forthcoming General Budget 2019-20.
The main areas of discussion during the aforesaid Meeting included boosting Economic Growth, Job Oriented Growth, increased Macro-economic Stability, Fiscal Management including ideal size of Public Sector Borrowing requirements and increase in investments among others.
Along with the Finance Minister, the said Meeting was attended by Shri Rajiv Kumar, Vice-chairman, NITI Aayog, Shri Subhash C. Garg, Finance Secretary, Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Revenue Secretary, Shri Rajiv Kumar, Secretary, DFS Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, Expenditure Secretary, , Shri Atanu Chakraborty, Secretary, DIPAM, Shri Pramod Chandra Mody, Chairman, CBDT, Shri P.K Das, Chairman, CBIC, Dr K.V. Subramanian, CEA and other senior officials of the Ministry of Finance.
The Economists put forward their view that this Budget should set the tone for the next five years and is a unique opportunity to promote manufacturing through Make in India. Various other suggestions received from Economists related to tariff reforms, removing bottlenecks in supply-chain, EXIM policy for agriculture, removal of specific duties on textiles, maintaining fiscal consolidation, revival of Inter-State Councils for holistic domestic growth, boosting employment by focusing on skilling and giving fillip to services and manufacturing sector, macroeconomic stabilisation and structural reforms for long-term growth, stability of tax rates, reduction of tariffs, further simplification of GST, implementation of Direct Tax Code, promoting labour intensive sectors, constitution of independent fiscal policy committee, incentivising digital transactions, focusing on job-oriented growth, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code  type framework for NBFCs sector, infusing capital in banks and tapping into e-commerce’s potential for job growth among others.
The major participants in the aforesaid Meeting included Shri Rathin Roy, CEO & Director, NIPFP; Shri Arvind Virmani, Economist; Shri S. Mahendra Dev, Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research; Shri Shekhar Shah, DG, National Council of Applied Economic Research; Shri Rakesh Mohan, Economist; Shri T.N. Ninan, Chairman, Business Standard Pvt. Ltd.; Shri Nitin Desai, Economist; Shri Surjit S. Bhalla, MD, O US Investment; Shri Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Chief Economist, SBI; Shri Errol D’ Souza, Professor, Indian Institute of Management; Shri Ajit Ranade, Chief Economist, Aditya Birla Group; Shri E. Somanathan, Professor, Economics and Planning Unit; Shri Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Director, IDFC Institute; Ms Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, HSBC; Shri Manoj Panda, Director, Institute of Economic Growth; Shri Balram Nandwani, Chairman, Global Village Foundation; Shri Atul Gupta, Vice Chairman, Indian Chartered Accountant Association; Shri Partham Mukhopadhyay, Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research; Shri Sunil Jain, Managing Editor, Financial Express among others.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
51st IFFI to open with Indian Premier of ‘Another Round’ by Thomas Vinterberg
51st International Film Festival of India will open on 16th January, 2021, with the Indian premiere of the movie ‘Another Round’ by Thomas Vinterberg. The movie starring Cannes Best Actor Award winner Mads Mikkelsen is among a star-studded line up of movies being showcased at IFFI. The movie is also Denmark’s official entry to the Oscars.
The festival will also witness the World Premier of ‘Mehrunisa’. The film by Sandeep Kumar will premier mid-fest. Starring formidable actor Farrukh Jaffar, the movie narrates the story of a woman’s lifelong dream.
The festival will close on 24th January, 2021 with the India Premier of the historical drama ‘Wife of a Spy’ by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The Japanese film bagged Silver Lion for Best Director at Venice International Film Festival.
51st IFFI is being organised from 16th to 24th January, 2021 in Goa. This edition is being organised in a hybrid mode for the first time and will comprise of both online and in-person experience. The festival will be loaded with a line-up of famous movies with a total of 224 films from across the globe screened. This includes 21 non-feature films and 26 feature films under the Indian Panorama films section.
Media registration for the festival has opened recently and is available till 10th January, 2021. Applicants should be above 21 years of age as on 1st January 2021 and should have professional experience of covering major International Film Festivals such as IFFI for a minimum of three years.